Sonic Heroes

Sonic returns with posse in tow, ten years after his star began to fade. Is the extra muscle enough to make the Blue Bomber king once more? Read Review

Sonic teams up with Knuckles, Tails and nine other characters from Sega's classic Sonic universe in a new take on platforming action in Sonic Heroes for PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox. Utilize the abilities of three different characters in order to complete levels by switching on the fly. Four teams of three characters: Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Chaotix, and Team Rose race through specially designed levels that require logical character switching. Level designs promote replay value by adding multiple paths and missions. New Sonic story is told through cinematic pre-rendered movies between levels.

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With feet built for speed, Sonic the Hedgehog is a perfect match for the Xbox. Since his first appearance so many years ago, Team Sonic must have dreamed about this kind of power, and what it could do for the hyperkinetic levels that drew players to Sonic like fanboys to Star Wars. And, after a couple of near-fatal Dreamcast missteps, the prospect of a new Sonic built for speed is like a refreshing breeze. But while the zip is still in Sonic's step, the spiny little guy needs a new camera team and maybe a safety net, because Sonic Heroes is plagued with a dodgy camera and predilection for cheap death. Read More »

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Each team boasts multiple specialized stages with unique missions and cg movies driving each team story forward; experiment with the team formations to learn the best way to defeat enemies, solve puzzles, and navigate the huge environments; each stage contains multiple paths and missions for tons of gameplay hours.